Education Vice-Deans Medical Education Related Policies

The Faculty of Medicine operates in accordance with all policies, statements and agreements as set out by the University of Toronto’s Governing Council. A full listing of all Governing Council documents can be found at http://www.governingcouncil.utoronto.ca/policies.htm.

The Faculty of Medicine’s Faculty Council is empowered to develop basic documents such as policies, statements, and guidelines which are in accordance with the long-term goals of the Faculty and the University.

Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of this website. However, in the event of any discrepancies between the policy documents approved by the authorizing committee within the Faculty and the versions published via this website, the former shall be the governing version.

In addition, all statements, standards, procedures, and other guiding documents adopted by the Faculty of Medicine will be reviewed and re-approved every four years or less by the responsible committee. Review by other relevant committees may also be warranted. The posted version of every document must display the date of initial adoption and the date of the most recent review and re-approval.

Policy on Academic Appeals Within Divisions (PDF)Outlines the Governing Council policy on academic appeals including guiding principles, guidelines for divisions, the right of appeals, and implementation and monitoring (2005)

Procedures Manual for Clinical Faculty (PDF)A companion piece to the Policy for Clinical Faculty, this manual outlines the types of clinical academic appointments recognized by the University, the interface between practice plans and the University, academic freedom in the clinical setting, grievance processes and mechanisms for ensuring that relations among the University, clinical leaders and clinical faculty members remain collegial and effective. (2008)

All Faculty of Medicine

AP

Guide to Clinical (MD) Part-time and Adjunct Appointments at University of Toronto (PDF)This document is intended to help physicians, community affiliate hospitals and University Departments understand and manage clinical (MD) part-time and adjunct faculty appointments at University of Toronto (UofT). While written for community physician preceptors, it also applies to all clinical (MD) appointments. (2011)

Statement on Deadlines for Course Scheduling (PDF)In addition to University and Faculty requirements, this statement outlines the committment of the MD program of providing a shell and a detailed course schedule as well as the schedule for examinations. (2011)

Code of Student Conduct (PDF)A University Wide code outlining responsibilities of all parties in maintaining the integrity of the University. (2002)

All Faculty of Medicine

ETH

Policy on Ethical Conduct in Research (PDF)A University Wide policy that outlines the expectations of the University community to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct in every aspect of research including applications, proposals, the research itself, reports and publications. (1991)

Provides specific guidance about the profession’s expectations of physician behaviour, including a defintion and examples of disruptive behaviour (2007)

UME and PGME

ETH

Relations with Industry and the Educational Environment in Undergraduate and Postgraduate Medical Education (PDF)This document sets out standards that will provide best practices to ensure that relationships between the Faculty, and its academic units and members, and business entities (hereafter "industry") will be appropriate and transparent. The standards and measures for disclosure are intended to guide the conduct of faculty members and learners by managing potential conflicts to ensure an environment that protects the integrity and reputation of individuals and institutions. (2013)

UME, PGME

ETH

Procedure for conflicts of clinical and educational roles (PDF)Outlines the procedures to follow if a teacher is assigned to teach or assess a student for whom they presently or previously cared for as a patient, or if a teacher is asked to provide care for a current or former student. (2011)

Serving as an adjunct to to the University of Toronto Grading Practices Policy, these standards describe the practices of the Undergraduate Medical Education program with regard to determining the standing of every enrolled student. (2012)

Guidelines Addressing Intimidation and Harassment (PDF)Defines harmful incidents which include intimidation, harassment, and unprofessional behaviour and outlines the process for postgraduate medical trainees to report complaints of harmful incidents involving themselves or other postgraduate trainees and initiate an investigation. (2013)